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AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

Principal Highways Engineer

Transportation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCambridge, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng, MEng, or MSc) or equivalent, with Chartered Engineer status or demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience leading and developing highway engineering teams, including mentoring and supporting staff progression.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Extensive highways design experience aligned with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and other applicable standards.
  • Thorough understanding of Designer’s Duties under CDM and commitment to safe design principles.
  • Experience in NEC contract procedures and/or project management.
  • A full UK driving licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage project delivery as discipline lead or project manager, ensuring successful delivery with inputs from multidisciplinary teams.
  • Lead the design process and guide the team in producing appropriate, cost-effective solutions; support less experienced engineers through technical review and mentoring.
  • Coordinate resources to exceed client expectations, meet budgets, and build strong internal and external networks.
  • Line manage, support, and mentor the local team, helping to form multidisciplinary teams to meet workload demands.
  • Work with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget, ensuring CDM, quality assurance, and technical review requirements are met.
  • Manage resources effectively and efficiently to meet utilisation key performance indicators and project needs.
  • Prepare fee estimates and support tender and bid work, contributing to winning new work.
  • Promote collaboration and drive efficiency, embracing emerging technology and minimising environmental impacts.
  • Undertake feasibility studies, including reports, cost estimates, problem investigation, and option development.
  • Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements, applying CDM Regulations and other relevant legislation across all project activities.

About the Company

AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

AtkinsRéalis provides engineering services for infrastructure and nuclear projects, connecting people, data, and technology to plan, design, build, and manage systems worldwide. It delivers integrated services through consulting, design, engineering, and project management, using a global team and data-driven collaboration to move projects from concept to commissioning. The company’s global reach and end-to-end capability across conventional engineering and nuclear sectors enable coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines. Its goal is to transform infrastructure and energy systems worldwide by delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$2.8B
Headquarters
Epsom, United Kingdom
Founded
1938

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